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Dormer approval rate in Leicester

Leicester approved 82.5% of dormer applications, based on 40 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

82.5%
dormer approval rate
40
Dormer decisions
33
Approved
7
Refused
81.6%
Leicester overall

Dormer applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Leicester average (81.6%).

How dormer compares in Leicester

Dormer (40 decided)
82.5%
Leicester all applications (354 decided)
81.6%

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Other project types in Leicester

Extension (General) (184 decided)
84.2%
69.6%
Garage / Parking (58 decided)
74.1%
Rear Extension (22 decided)
86.4%
Side Extension (17 decided)
88.2%
HMO (13 decided)
53.8%
Outbuilding (12 decided)
83.3%
80.0%
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